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Jalyn Hall

Jalyn Hall

American actor

Jalyn Emil Hall (born December 23, 2006) is an American actor best known for his role as Dillon James on All American and was cast as Emmett Till in the 2022 biographical film Till.

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Early life

Hall was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[2]

Career

In 2018, Hall was cast as Dillon James in the television series All American.[3]

In 2021, when Hall auditioned for a role in Till, he was not told that the project was about Emmett Till until his second audition.[3] In preparation for filming, Hall met with Till's relatives in Georgia prior to filming.[3] The film premiered in October 2022.[4]

Personal life

Hall's family divides their time between Los Angeles and Atlanta.[3]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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References

  1. [1]
    "Jalyn Hall on Playing Emmett till, Acting + Importance of Learning History While Young". YouTube.
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    ""Till" Star Jalyn Hall on Playing Emmett Till, Authenticity, and Support Systems". Teen Vogue. October 14, 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. [3]
    Handy, Bruce (October 17, 2022). "How Jalyn Hall Prepared to Play Emmett Till". The New Yorker. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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    "'TILL' STAR JALYN HALL PLAYING EMMETT TAUGHT ME THIS ... Be Yourself, Be Aware". TMZ. October 2, 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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    Verhoeven, Beatrice (2022-12-14). "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Leads 2023 Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
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